
Castro Valley, United States of America · Monday 7 June 2027
“Beginning July 1, 2024, the “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478, makes it illegal for businesses to advertise or list a price for a good or service that does not include all required fees or charges other than certain government taxes and shipping costs.” RACE INFO: We are so excited to celebrate the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge Half Marathon and 5K. This race is well regarded amongst serious trail runners in the outlying areas. The race begins at 8am for the Half Marathon and 8:30am for the 5K. Please arrive early so that you may find parking, pick up your bibs, use restrooms facilities, and be properly prepared to race before the start. Race takes place rain or shine and there are no refunds. RACE COURSE: The half marathon course is a scenic, hilly loop, mainly on dirt fire roads. The ridge-line views look down upon scenic Lake Chabot, surrounding grassy slopes, and eucalyptus groves. Mt. Diablo and San Francisco Bay are visible along the route. There are water stations with first aid and radio support; we recommend bringing your own hydration as well. The half marathon has a time limit of 3.5 hours. The 5k (3.1 miles) course is an out and back that has gentle rolling hills and consists mostly of paved surfaces. This route includes one water station with first aid and radio support. RACE FEE: Pre-registered runners will be guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by Sunday, May 10th, 2026. The price for the 5K is $40 and Half Marathon $65. You must register by Saturday, June 6th. We will accept race day registration; however, the price for the 5K is $45 and Half Marathon $70. If you register on race day, we can only accept cash, check or Venmo. There is a nominal fee (~$5) for Chabot parking lot. Free parking on Lake Chabot Rd and nearby streets. RACE PACKET & BIB PICK-UP: We will have race packet and bib pick-up on Sunday, June 7th starting at 7am at the Willow picnic site which is also the finish line area.
Adjusted Time
2:20:48
Time difference: +35.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
We don't yet have verified elevation data for this course, so we can't rate its difficulty against other half marathons. Our data pipeline backfills course elevation continuously - check back soon.
Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K) is a half marathon held in Castro Valley, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 7 June 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K) website.
This is a very flat course, with only 0m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 9°C and 23°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K) is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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